Another Black Friday, another discount on the Genki Covert Dock 2. I dust off my banner, run into the town square, and shout about the value of this portable Nintendo Switch dock every holiday season. While the folk of my hometown have learned to ignore me, anyone on the hunt for Nintendo Switch deals this holiday season should listen up.
The portable docking station is now back at a record-low price on Amazon’s shelves – the $59.99 gadget has kicked its way down to $47.99 for Prime members this week. Genki’s wad of Switch accessories generally only see these kinds of discounts during major sales, which means those who miss out this November will be waiting for July’s Prime offerings for more.
If you’re after something a little cheaper, it’s worth noting that the Genki Covert Dock Mini is also on sale. The smaller model drops the USB-A port and some of that charging power, but can be yours for $31.99 (was $39.99) at Amazon right now. That’s less than half the price of the full-fat Nintendo Switch dock, currently sitting all the way at $79.99 at Amazon. If you want to set up multiple docking stations around the house, or play big-screen games on the go, this is a far more cost-effective alternative.
This year’s Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals may have only just got started – but I’m already seeing some old favorites joining the fray.
Should you buy the Genki Covert Dock?
I know I know, third party Nintendo Switch docks are scary. I had the same fear when I was searching for a more portable alternative all those years ago. Genki was actually one of the first third party accessory brands to work with Nintendo’s own power system to provide its charge, though. It’s well regarded as the safest option on the market, even now that third party alternatives are less dangerous for your system overall. I’ve been using the Genki Covert Dock 2 for just over a year now, and using the original model before that. I’ve never had any issues with my system in all that time.
We know the Genki Covert Dock is safe, but will it slot into your setup? I’d recommend the charging dock to anyone who regularly travels with their handheld. It’s just too cool to be able to quickly and easily hook up to a hotel or a friend’s TV and immediately start playing on the big-screen. Plus that workable 45W of charging power means it doubles up as a handy phone or tablet charger as well. I mostly use mine at my desk, though. It’s plugged into a separate port on my monitor for when I want to play Switch without heading downstairs to the TV.
We’re rounding up plenty more Black Friday gaming deals here at Gamesradar+, but if you’re after more console offers, check out our live Black Friday PS5 deals coverage and all the latest Black Friday Xbox deals.